Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1436 2013 vs Princecraft Ventura 194 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR 1436 2013 is a flat-bottom design and the Princecraft Ventura 194 2010 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Ventura 194 2010 measures 19,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1436 2013 at 14,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 194 2010 tips the scales at 2 058 lbs - 1 913 lbs less than the Princecraft PR 1436 2013 at 145 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 194 2010 has a 130-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1436 2013's 20-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Ventura 194 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1436 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 194 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 194 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1436 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR 1436
ModelVentura 194
Model Year2013
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detail145 lbs. (66 kg)
Weight - Detail2,058 lbs. (933 kg)
Weight - kg65.77
Weight - kg933.49
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.2058
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches230
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.064 in. (1.63 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Operational Info
Maximum capacity675 lbs. (306 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people3 / 350 lbs. (159 kg)
Maximum people10